Condensation-nucleus
noun, Meteorology.
1.
(def 5).
noun
any tiny suspended particle in the atmosphere, either liquid or solid, upon which condensation of water vapor begins
Examples
Most condensation nuclei are produced by natural and man-made fires over land and by wave action over the oceans.
Usage Note
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